NZ
Australia
Ata Rangi was founded by Clive Paton in 1980 on a 5-ha plot, planting the now-famous Abel clone.
A Right Bank-inspired blend of 47% Merlot, 37% Syrah, 9% Cabernet Franc and 7% Malbec, combining Syrah with classic Bordeaux varieties.
Open-top fermenters with hand plunging; wild yeast; Matured 12 months in French oak barrels.
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Description
The Ata Rangi Celebre Syrah Cabernet Merlot 2022 is a bold, full-bodied red blend from Martinborough that expresses both power and elegance. The composition is 47% Merlot, 37% Syrah, 9% Cabernet Franc and 7% Malbec, with a final alcohol of about 13.4% ABV. The fruit is drawn from mature estate vineyards on free-draining gravel soils, and after fermentation the wine is matured in French oak (roughly 22 months) to round tannins and build structure. In the glass it presents a deep ruby hue. On the nose there is a perfumed bouquet of rose petal, lavender, boysenberry, black cardamom and silky dark plum. The palate is vibrant and supple, carrying flavours of pomegranate, cranberry, black cherry and thyme, underpinned by fine, polished tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and smooth, with a lingering smoky-herbal note. Though approachable now, this vintage will continue to develop beautifully for at least a decade.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Apple, Lemon, Mandarin
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
Description
The Ata Rangi Celebre Syrah Cabernet Merlot 2022 is a bold, full-bodied red blend from Martinborough that expresses both power and elegance. The composition is 47% Merlot, 37% Syrah, 9% Cabernet Franc and 7% Malbec, with a final alcohol of about 13.4% ABV. The fruit is drawn from mature estate vineyards on free-draining gravel soils, and after fermentation the wine is matured in French oak (roughly 22 months) to round tannins and build structure. In the glass it presents a deep ruby hue. On the nose there is a perfumed bouquet of rose petal, lavender, boysenberry, black cardamom and silky dark plum. The palate is vibrant and supple, carrying flavours of pomegranate, cranberry, black cherry and thyme, underpinned by fine, polished tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and smooth, with a lingering smoky-herbal note. Though approachable now, this vintage will continue to develop beautifully for at least a decade.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Apple, Lemon, Mandarin
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Apple, Lemon, Mandarin
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish